Where Are the Top Throwers of the 2024 Class Heading?

Athletes competing in the Junior Category have always been on the top list of spectators. These athletes showing their true potential at a very young age also give a cue to the spectators about who will be the future champions. Apart from performing in their respective sports, junior athletes have to spare a thought for their academics as well. While choosing the right institution is crucial for them from an academic perspective, there remains a major interest in the sporting world regarding which institution they will grace with their sporting talents.

Recently, this curtain was raised for the top throwers of 2024. This year, the top 6 track and field athletes, extending from Javelin to discus throw, are supposed to opt for colleges. A recent social media post broke the news to create some ripples. 

Big catches for two top institutions

This year, six proficient junior athletes excelling in shotput throw are qualified for college admissions. The recent Instagram post by Throwers Universe was captioned, “Where some of the top throwers of the 2024 class are headed to next Oregon & Iowa with two HUGE recruits each…” Most junior sports enthusiasts prefer to be admitted to either the University of Oregon or the University of Iowa.

Madeleine Fey, the discus thrower, is admitted to the University of Kansas. While Ben Smith opted for the University of Oregon, Hadley Lucas would be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin. On the other hand, top throwers Bryce Ruland and Lilly Lowry will be admitted to the University of Iowa. However, Brayden Platt, the Javelin thrower, is enrolled at the University of Oregon this year. The major reason for the popularity of these track and field athletes is the prowess they showcase whenever they come up on the field. 

Introducing Young Track and Field Talents

The young emerging athletes in throwing are exceptionally talented. Brayden Platt has a record for Javelin Throw at 69.51 meters at the 2023 Nike Outdoor Nationals, whereas Bryce Ruland and Madeleine Fey feature a competitive discus throw of 65.15 meters and 55.58 meters, respectively. While Ben Smith in the men’s shotput category has an impressive throw of 20.99 meters, Hadley Lucas records 15.09 meters in the Women’s category. 

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Amongst these young prodigies, Lilly Lowry, another shining star, records a hammer throw of 48.52 meters. These recorded throws were achieved at the 2023 Nike Outdoor National event held in July 2023. While most athletes opt for different universities this year, the University of Oregon and the University of Iowa feature enrolling two big identities in each university. Overall, these athletes are already shining in their respective sports. All that they need to do is to balance out their sports training process and studies. Where will be these young prodigies in 2024? 

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